| His Eminence Ricardo Jamin Vidal |
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| Cardinal Archbishop-emeritus of Cebu | |
| See | Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Enthroned | August 24, 1982 |
| Reign ended | October 15, 2010 |
| Predecessor | Julio Rosales |
| Successor | Jose S. Palma |
| Other posts | Archbishop of Lipa |
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| Ordination | March 17, 1956 |
| Consecration | November 30, 1971 |
| Created Cardinal | May 25, 1985 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1931 Mogpog, Marinduque |
Ricardo Jamin Vidal (born 6 February 1931) is a Filipino Cardinal Priest and the Archbishop-emeritus of Cebu in the Roman Catholic Church. On October 15, 2010 his resignation as archbishop of Cebu was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI and he was replaced by Jose S. Palma, DD, formerly Archbishop of Palo, on January 13, 2011.
Born in Mogpog, Marinduque, Vidal studied at the Minor Seminary of the Most Holy Rosary (now Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seminary) in Sariaya, Quezon and the San Carlos Seminary in Makati City, Metro Manila. Ordained as a priest on 17 March 1956, Vidal became the spiritual director of the local Seminary of Mount Carmel.
Vidal was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Malolos in 1971, and was consecrated bishop by Bishop Alfredo Maria Aranda Obviar. Less than two years later, he was appointed Archbishop of Lipa by Pope Paul VI. Pope John Paul II appointed Vidal Coadjutor Archbishop of Cebu in 1981, becoming Archbishop on 24 August 1982.
Vidal helped found the Catechist Missionaries of St. Theresa, a Catholic religious order.
| Styles of Ricardo Vidal |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Cebu (emeritus) |
On 25 May 1985, he became Cardinal Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense, and was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI, the only Filipino Cardinal to do so, due to Cardinal Jaime Sin's poor health.
His resignation as Archbishop of Cebu was accepted on 15 October 2010.
On 7 December 2010, the Senate of the Philippines recognized his service to Cebu by Senate Resolution NO. 306: "It is resolved by the Senate, to honor Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu, for his service to the people of Cebu, providing spiritual leadership and inspiration, helping the community avert or survive several crises and conflicts, often acting as a peacekeeper and giving the voice of moderation amid clashing views and interests in local and national issues." This followed recognition by the House of Representatives through House Resolution 593. The Province of Cebu give the highest award that a province could give, the Order of Lapu-lapu. Cebu City and Talisay City made him an "adopted son" of their city. In March 2009, the University of the Visayas granted him the title of Doctor of Humanities honoris causa.
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| Preceded by Alejandro Olalia † |
Archbishop of Lipa 1973– 1981 |
Succeeded by Mariano Garces † |
| Preceded by Julio Rosales |
Archbishop of Cebu 1982–2010 |
Succeeded by Jose S. Palma |
| Preceded by Franjo Šeper |
Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense 1982–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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